Shiva Iyer

Mortgage Adviser | FSP No. 665251
Squirrel Mortgages Ltd | FAP Licence No. 136364

Shiva spent the last few years working his way up in the mortgage world using his multiple degrees and natural knack for numbers, before landing on his feet here at Squirrel. A sports fanatic at heart, he can be found on the cricket pitch in the summer or honing his XBOX FIFA skills on a rainy day.

Qualifications

BCom, Post Graduate Diploma in Business (Level 8), NZ Certification in Financial Services.

How Shiva is paid

Shiva is a salaried adviser and is paid the same no matter which lender you choose, so there's no pressure or bias toward any particular option. At a company level, Squirrel is paid either upfront or through a combination of upfront and trail commissions by its lenders and insurance providers.

In most cases, his services are completely free, however there may be some occasions where he might need to charge a fee. For more information, please head to our mortgage advice disclosure page.

Shiva's commitment to you

As a licensed financial adviser, Shiva follows the rules set out by the Financial Markets Conduct Act and the Code of Professional Conduct. This means he must put your interests first, act with care, skill and diligence, be competent and ethical and treat you fairly. Shiva has no relevant convictions, bankruptcies or disciplinary actions to disclose.

Squirrel Mortgages Limited holds a Financial Advice Provider Licence issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

If you’re unhappy with the advice or service you receive and want to make a complaint, you can view our complaints process here.

Shiva's profile was last updated: September 2025